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City of New York · 3 weeks ago

Wildlife Program Coordinator

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of New York is committed to fostering stewardship for NYC Parks and supporting healthy urban wildlife populations. The Wildlife Program Coordinator will conduct research, analysis, and planning for the Wildlife Unit, prepare reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote wildlife management and conservation initiatives.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform research, analysis and planning for the Wildlife Unit

Prepare regularly scheduled statistical and narrative reports to support wildlife management and conservation initiatives including the Deer Impact Management Plan and the Rockaway Beach Endangered Species Nesting Area

Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to create maps as needed

Use statistical programs to conduct analysis for wildlife research and management applications

Collaborate with stakeholders to define, complete and evaluate projects, touching on all aspects of Agency and divisional operations

Research, evaluate and recommend best practices for adoption by the division

Prepare analyses, statistical tools and coordinate presentations that empower division staff to make data-informed decisions

Coordinate consultants and contracts for wildlife management and research study as well as other wildlife contracts as needed

Manage project milestones to ensure timely work completion

Review contractor reports with appropriate Agency staff

Coordinate purchasing for Wildlife Unit needs

Perform wildlife management field work and special projects as needed

Qualification

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Statistical analysisEnvironmental scienceWildlife biologyData management softwareComputer programmingMicrosoft OfficeOral communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above

High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above